What are the benefits of Service Packages over A la Carte Services?

Other than a proofreader needing fresh eyes, the stages of editing are fluid and difficult to separate, as there is often a lot of overlap. A packaged service is therefore more comprehensive.

I have combined some of the individual services into packages for continuity and economy of effort, and I pass on the savings to my authors. It is more cost effective to hire BFF Editing to do a package service, and the author also benefits from the more comprehensive and seamless nature of the edit.
Substantive Package –
This package combines the Beta Plus and the Content Editing services.
  • Developmental commentary with explanations
  • Beta reader feedback
  • Inline suggestions, follow-up consultation
  • Bonus: option to take advantage of my BFF Beta Brigade
  • Four passes
                         
Full Edit Package – 
This package combines the Content Edit, light Beta read, and the Copy Cleanup services.
  • Substantive commentary with explanations and suggestions
  • Reader feedback commentary
  • Copy and Line edit suggestions inline
  • Plus: Follow-up consultation
  • Plus: Basic Style Sheet
  • Plus: Optional Beta Brigade reader feedback
  • Four passes
                         
Complete Package – 
This package combines Content Edit, Beta Plus, Copy Cleanup, and Final Polish services.
  • Developmental and substantive edits with explanations in the comments
  • Reader feedback commentary
  • Copy and Line edit suggestions inline
  • Final Polish (outsourced for fresh eyes with my review)
  • Plus: ARC reader feedback from the BFF Beta Brigade &/or the Final Polisher
  • Plus: Basic Style Sheet 
  • Plus: Book blurb edit
  • up to six passes
                     
No Fuss Package – 
This is a great optional service for the author who has worked with me before and is comfortable with my style and judgement, or for the author who is in a hurry and just wants it done and dusted. :) Especially good for shorter contemporary ebooks without complex world building or mid-series novellas, where I know the world and the author’s style.
  • First pass and email consultation to clarify plot details, intent, characterization, voice, etc.
  • Second pass to clean it all up - line and copy edits all inline 
  • Author presented with clean copy - no picky decision making, no hassle
  • Plus: Basic Style Sheet
  • Plus: Book blurb edit​
  • Two-three passes